USITT Midwest Regional Section presents a variety of programs during the year throughout the four states of the Midwest Section.
We are committed to presenting programming that helps to educate our membership about new technologies and trends in all areas of the theatre and entertainment industries.
Programs are only open to members and newly joining members. The pre-registration cost of attending any program is $5 (plus any materials cost).
The Center for the Performing Arts
Join USITT Midwest in Carmel Indiana at The Center for the Performing Arts for an extensive tour and discussion of the design and building process of the newly opened three-venue performing arts center. The Center’s three performance venues offer a home for local theatre, dance and music organizations as well as world-class visiting artists in all disciplines.
The Palladium is a domed European style concert hall with a four-fronted, symmetrical design seating 1600 patrons.
The Tarkington is a 500-seat proscenium theater best suited to theatre, musicals, dance and lectures.
The Studio Theater is a flexible theatrical space that houses several local resident companies and hosts national touring performers. The Studio has four stage/seating configurations: cabaret, proscenium, in the round, and thrust.
Members are welcome to attend one of three performances in The Center for the Performing Arts that evening. Visit The Center’s webpage: http://www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org or call the box office at 317-843-3800 for more information.
Tour of The Center for the Performing Arts with Kyle Lemoi, Director of Production, 10:00am-1:00pm
The Center for the Performing Arts first opened the doors on the Palladium in January, 2011 after an extensive design and construction process. The Center’s three performance venues offer a home for local theatre, dance and music organizations as well as world-class visiting artists in all disciplines.
The Palladium is a domed European style concert hall with a four-fronted, symmetrical design seating 1600 patrons.
The Tarkington is a 500-seat proscenium theater best suited to theatre, musicals, dance and lectures.
The Studio Theater is a flexible theatrical space that houses several local resident companies and hosts national touring performers. The Studio has four stage/seating configurations: cabaret, proscenium, in the round, and thrust.
Kyle Lemoi, The Center’s Director of Production will lead participants in an extensive tour of the three performing spaces and the support spaces that are required to present a wide variety of events in three very different venues.
Discussion of Design and Construction of The Center with local vendors & resident companies, 2:30-4:30pm
Join local vendors and representatives from The Center’s resident companies in discussing the design and construction of this unique performing arts center.
Panelists include:
Resident Company: Michael Lasley, Producing Director For Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre
Palladium – Construction Management: Mike Anderson, Senior Project Manager For Shiel-Sexton Co.
Theatrical and acoustic consultants: Chris Darland, Principal Consultant For Artec Consultants Inc.
Lighting System Vendor: Randy Riggs, Sales Manager For Indianapolis Stage Sales and Rental, Inc.
Studio and Tarkington Architects: Steve Sturtz, President For Pedcor Design Group
Studio and Tarkington Architects: Laurence Armstrong, AIA, LEED For Pedcor Design Group
Palladium Architect: Brandon D. Bogan, LEED A.P. Associate Principle For CSO Architects, Inc.
Studio and Tarkington Construction Mgmt: D. Brandon Weddle, Sr. Project Manager For REI Construction
Palladium Rigging System Vendor: Bridget E. Cox, ETCP Certified Rigger- For Theatre J. R. Clancy, inc.
Evening performance opportunities:
Palladium:
Di Wu Plays Rachmaninoff 2 with Carmel Symphony Orchestra
7:30pm Tickets: $17.50-$72.50
The Tarkington:
Lend Me A Tenor presented by Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre
7:00pm Tickets: $15.00-$35.00
The Studio Theater:
Godspell presented by Actors Theatre of Indiana
8:00pm Tickets: $30.50-$40.00
Visit The Center for the Performing Arts webpage: http://www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org
or call the box office: 317-843-3800 for tickets.
Contact Shane Kelly, Vice-Chair for Programming with questions skelly19@depaul.edu
